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austin a40 somerset 1953 one owner barn find for sale

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possibly the best a40 somerset body in aust one owner from country nsw rust free and straight never had seat belts. linkers . adio or heater was totally restored mechanicaly in 2001 has been on blocks since then motor . earbox . ront end . adiator . ll brakes inc rubbers . hoes and hoses all replaced or recoed. new engine pipe and muffler. nbsp;I have replaced the valve stem oil seals but it never ran for so long that I think it needs the rear main seal replaced again as I started the motor for the first time since 2001 and it leaked a bit of oil . I have also redone all of the brakes inc master cyl . it just needs bleeding. a couple of the rubber bushes in the front end need replaceing they are supplied also a new windscreen rubber is supplied the bumper bars have been rechromed . he interior is toast as it has sat in a shed for so many years the door cards are good but everything needs to be reupholstered inc roof lining the car is totally rust free and dent free it would come up a treat with a cut and polish and a couple of spots repainted the only reason that I am selling it is because the motor has to come out to do the rear mainseal[supplied] I am 78 and afraid I am too old to do any more as I also don't have the equipment or facilities to do It the motor sounds excellent it just needs the tappets resetting there are also heaps of spares to go with the car . ring me if you want to know more 0351530438 starting at a very low price for what is there. car cannot be driven as it is as there are no brakes[need bleeding] and one small gear change bracket is missing I will also supply a full workshop manual on a cd